1978 Seat 124 vs. 1973 Seat 127
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1973 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2230 mm |
