1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1981 Seat Ronda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | 15 | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
