1998 Nissan Stagea vs. 1982 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 550 kg more than 1982 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Stagea 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 1998 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ritmo, 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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ritmo. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1982 Seat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1982 Seat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Stagea | 1982 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Stagea | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
