2007 Seat Altea vs. 1972 Audi 80
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 753 kg more than 1972 Audi 80. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1972 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Altea | 80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
