2003 Seat Altea vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 825 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |
