2005 Honda Life vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2005 Honda Life 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 1,193 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ronda (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Seat Ronda (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Life | Ronda |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |