1963 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1981 Seat Ronda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Riley One-Point-Five.
Because 1963 Riley One-Point-Five is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Riley One-Point-Five | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | One-Point-Five | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
