1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 259 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 75 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
