1978 Innocenti Mini vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 704 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Innocenti Mini | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Innocenti | Seat |
Model | Mini | Altea |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |