2004 Honda City vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 23 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2004 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | City | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
