1981 Seat 127 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1981 Seat 127 and 1981 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline 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.
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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 127 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
