2008 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Ronda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1714 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |