1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 342 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100. 2010 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 1100 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
