2006 Seat Altea vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Altea | 164 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |