1983 Seat Ronda vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1983 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 683 kg more than 1983 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Seat Ronda. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Seat Ronda | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Ronda | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
