1981 Seat 127 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1967 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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat 127 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | 127 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2878 mm |
