1982 Seat Ronda vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ronda. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1772 kg more than 1982 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Seat Ronda | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Seat | Land Rover |
Model | Ronda | Defender |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |