2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ronda (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Seat Ronda (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1984 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Ronda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |