1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Mini Clubman would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 827 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1969 Austin Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1969 Austin Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Mini Clubman | Altea |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 638 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |