1981 Seat Ronda vs. 2011 Audi A3
To start off, 2011 Audi A3 is newer by 30 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A3 weights approximately 620 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 2011 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 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, 2011 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 2011 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Ronda | A3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
