1981 Seat Ronda vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 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 1989 Toyota Celica 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, 1989 Toyota Celica 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ronda | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
