1956 Rover P4 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 1956 Rover P4 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 1956 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
