2006 Opel Antara vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 2006 Opel Antara 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 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo.

Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Seat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1980 Seat Ritmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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