1981 Seat Ronda vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 25 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ronda | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
