1979 Seat Ritmo vs. 1973 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1979 Seat Ritmo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 170 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, 1973 Volkswagen K 70 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat Ritmo | 1973 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ritmo | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
