1980 Fiat 127 vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 Fiat 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, 2011 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 127 | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 127 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
