1978 Seat 127 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 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, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 127 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
