1972 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Toyota Corona 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 1972 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Toyota Corona | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corona | Altea |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |