1998 Renault Safrane vs. 1985 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 625 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Safrane | 1985 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Safrane | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
