1957 Rover P4 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1957 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 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | P4 | Altea |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |