1972 Austin Allegro vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 324 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Allegro | Altea |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
