1978 Seat 127 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1080 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 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 2012 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (76 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 127 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | 127 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1010 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2920 mm |
