1989 Audi 100 vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea.
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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
