1979 Seat 127 vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 31 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 2080 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.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 127 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3075 mm |
