1975 Austin 1800 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 2 kg more than 1975 Austin 1800. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | 1800 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
