1981 Nissan Patrol vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, both 1981 Nissan Patrol and 1981 Seat Ronda were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Patrol | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Patrol | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
