2007 Seat Altea vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 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 89 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Altea | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
