2006 Honda Insight vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Insight (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
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, 2006 Honda Insight (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Insight | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
