1970 Opel Record vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1981 Seat Ronda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ronda (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Seat Ronda (116 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Record | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
