2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ronda. (61 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1808 kg more than 1982 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Seat Ronda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Discovery | Ronda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
