2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1982 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
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, 2002 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1982 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Ritmo |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |