1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (66 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 1981 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.

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