1987 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 18 kg more than 1981 Seat Ritmo. 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ritmo.

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