1984 Holden Astra vs. 2011 Seat Altea

To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Astra would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 337 kg more than 1984 Holden Astra. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra. 2011 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Astra has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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