2003 Seat Altea vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 85 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1974 Avanti Avanti 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 1974 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 1974 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Seat | Avanti |
Model | Altea | Avanti |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 6569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |