2004 Seat Altea vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (101 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 480 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |
