1981 Seat Ronda vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1649 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 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 2010 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ronda | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3099 mm |
