1970 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1970 Nissan Fairlady 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 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Fairlady | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Fairlady | Altea |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |