1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 1979 Honda Civic 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. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat Ritmo | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
