1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1828 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Seat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat Ritmo | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Seat | Land Rover |
Model | Ritmo | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |