1956 DKW F 93 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 405 kg more than 1956 DKW F 93. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW F 93 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | DKW | Seat |
| Model | F 93 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 895 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
