1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 1968 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | Dino | Altea |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
