1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 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 54 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 695 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mazda 1000 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 1974 Mazda 1000. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 1000 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
