1979 Buick Century vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo

To start off, both 1979 Buick Century and 1979 Seat Ritmo were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 550 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.

Because 1979 Buick Century 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 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat Ritmo, 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Buick Century 1979 Seat Ritmo
Make Buick Seat
Model Century Ritmo
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3214 cc 1197 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2460 mm


 

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