1981 Seat 127 vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1967 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1981 Seat 127.
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, 1967 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | 127 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
