1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1984 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1984 Seat Ronda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ronda (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 386 kg more than 1984 Seat Ronda.
Because 1976 Nissan Cedric 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 1976 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Seat Ronda (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cedric | 1984 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Cedric | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
