1966 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 640 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Altea |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
