1997 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 918 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, 1997 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Plymouth Voyager | 1981 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Voyager | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
