1970 Austin 3 vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
Because 1970 Austin 3 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 1970 Austin 3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | 3 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
