1981 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, both 1981 Audi 80 and 1981 Seat 127 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 80 (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 80 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Audi 80 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, 1981 Audi 80 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Audi 80 | 1981 Seat 127 | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | 80 | 127 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |