2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1986 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Seat Ronda (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Seat Ronda.
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, 2007 Fiat Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1986 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
