2006 Seat Altea vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea.

Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Seat Altea 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Seat Toyota
Model Altea Land Cruiser
Year Released 2006 1987
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 2446 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.6 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2320 mm