1995 Rover 214 vs. 1985 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1995 Rover 214 is newer by 10 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 214 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 214 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 214 should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 214 weights approximately 132 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, 1995 Rover 214 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 214 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rover 214 | 1985 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 214 | Ronda |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |