1981 Seat Ronda vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 29 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 433 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Ronda | 3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 228 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2639 mm |
