2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 34 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Exige | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
