1977 Innocenti Mini vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1977 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1977 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 695 kg more than 1977 Innocenti Mini. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Innocenti Mini. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1977 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1977 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Innocenti Mini | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Innocenti | Seat |
Model | Mini | Altea |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |