1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 995 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1981 Seat 127 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
Model | Toronado | 127 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |