1981 Seat Ritmo vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Seat Ritmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 102 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Seat Ritmo | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Ritmo | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |