1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, both 1980 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Seat Ritmo were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 840 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1980 Seat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Eldorado | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
