2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1984 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ronda. (61 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 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, 2003 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 1984 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Albea | Ronda |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |