1981 Seat 127 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1981 Seat 127 and 1981 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 455 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 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | 127 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
