2004 Seat Altea vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Altea | 240 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
