1975 Morris Marina vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1982 Seat Ronda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ronda (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Because 1975 Morris Marina 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 1975 Morris Marina. 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Marina | Ronda |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |