2006 Seat Altea vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |