2005 Audi A8 vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 24 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 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 995 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A8 | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
