1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 199 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica 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 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Celica | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Celica | Altea |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |