2005 Seat Altea vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (148 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Altea | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
