1980 Seat 127 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat 127 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1080 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.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat 127 | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 127 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
