1976 Seat 124 vs. 1985 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1985 Seat Ronda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1985 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
