1979 Seat 127 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 530 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
