1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 396 kg more than 1971 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Luce | Altea |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
