1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1982 Seat Ronda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ronda. (61 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Seat Ronda weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Because 1968 Lotus Europa 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 1968 Lotus Europa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1968 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Europa | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
