1995 Rover 400 vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 14 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda.
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 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (116 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rover 400 | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 400 | Ronda |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |