1992 Rover 100 vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 1979 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
