1970 Opel GT vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 1970 Opel GT 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 Opel GT. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | GT | Altea |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
