2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 27 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1980 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Navara | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
