1974 Renault 17 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 17 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Renault 17. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 375 kg more than 1974 Renault 17. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 17. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 17 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 17 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
