1979 Seat Ritmo vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1020 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat Ritmo | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
