1977 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1979 Seat Ritmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1979 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |