1984 Seat Ronda vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2004 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ronda. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 820 kg more than 1984 Seat Ronda. 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, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ronda. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Seat Ronda | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ronda | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
