1980 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Estate | Altea |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |