2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 127 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2003 kg more than 1979 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Defender | 127 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
