1984 Citroen BX vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 3 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ronda (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. 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, 1981 Seat Ronda (116 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
