1982 Seat Ronda vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ronda (61 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 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, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Seat Ronda | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ronda | Polo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
