1979 Seat 127 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 75 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, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 127 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2110 mm |
