1985 Seat Ronda vs. 2013 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-Z is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-Z (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1985 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 296 kg more than 1985 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, 2013 Honda CR-Z (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Seat Ronda | 2013 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Ronda | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2435 mm |
