1984 Seat Ronda vs. 1979 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1984 Seat Ronda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 1,193 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ronda (61 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 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, 1979 Talbot Horizon (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Seat Ronda | 1979 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Seat | Talbot |
| Model | Ronda | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
