1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat Ritmo | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
