2003 Seat Altea vs. 1974 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen K 70 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 28 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 355 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 1974 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Altea | K 70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
