2006 Seat Altea vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 588 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Simca 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Simca 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Altea | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Altea | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
