1978 Seat 127 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1979 Triumph Spitfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Triumph Spitfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 127 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 127 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2110 mm |
