1983 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 136 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac 6000 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | 6000 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
