1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 276 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ferrari Mondial 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 1988 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | Mondial | Altea |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
