1982 Renault 9 vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, both 1982 Renault 9 and 1982 Seat Ronda were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ronda (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Seat Ronda weights approximately 81 kg more than 1982 Renault 9. 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, 1982 Seat Ronda (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Renault 9 | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | 9 | Ronda |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |