1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 638 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | Ronda |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 98 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |