1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat Ritmo | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Ritmo | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |