1979 Mazda 929 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 376 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 929 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
