1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 114 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Seat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat Ritmo | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ritmo | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
