1981 Seat 127 vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1035 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Seat | Buick |
| Model | 127 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
