1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 104 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord 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 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Rekord | Altea |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
