1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, both 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 268 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 Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, 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 Nissan Skyline (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Skyline | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Skyline | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
