1979 Seat 127 vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 127 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |
