1981 Seat 127 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 127 would be higher. At 901 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Seat 127.
Because 1997 Honda Life 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, 1997 Honda Life 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 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 127 | Life |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
