1987 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 765 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Altea |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
