1958 Rover P4 vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
Because 1958 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 1958 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Rover P4 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | P4 | Altea |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |