1979 Seat 127 vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1875 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 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 127 | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
