1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 981 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Cherry | Altea |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2580 mm |
