1980 Seat 127 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 29 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1980 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 647 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 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat 127 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3040 mm |
