1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1985 Fiat Uno is newer by 4 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Uno (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno.
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 (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Uno | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
