1990 Renault 4 vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1990 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 499 kg more than 1990 Renault 4. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 4 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 4 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
