2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Ritmo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |