2009 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ronda. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 491 kg more than 1984 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ronda. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ronda. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Seat Ronda has manual transmission. 1984 Seat Ronda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1984 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Ronda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |