1981 Seat Ronda vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 732 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Seat Ronda | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Seat | Buick |
Model | Ronda | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |