2000 Seat Alhambra vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2000 Seat Alhambra is newer by 19 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 715 kg more than 1981 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, 2000 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Alhambra | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Alhambra | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
