1977 BMW 732 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1977 BMW 732 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 1977 BMW 732. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 732. (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 732. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 732 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 732 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 732 | Altea |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |