1979 Seat 127 vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2000 Kia Joice is newer by 21 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 680 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, 2000 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | 127 | Joice |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
