1980 Seat 127 vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1980 Seat 127 and 1980 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Subaru Leone weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat 127 | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | 127 | Leone |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2390 mm |