2004 Rover 45 vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 2004 Rover 45 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Seat Ritmo. 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, 2004 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.

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