1978 Seat 127 vs. 2010 Audi Q5

To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 32 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127.

Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Seat 127 2010 Audi Q5
Make Seat Audi
Model 127 Q5
Year Released 1978 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 903 cc 1964 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 64 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3600 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2807 mm


 

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