1978 Seat 127 vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 10 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1125 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 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 127 | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |
