2005 Seat Altea vs. 1986 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Zastava Yugo. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1986 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 603 kg more than 1986 Zastava Yugo. 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 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Zastava Yugo. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 1986 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Seat | Zastava |
| Model | Altea | Yugo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
