1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1982 Seat Ronda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ronda. (61 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 715 kg more than 1982 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Trail Duster | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
