2007 Seat Altea vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. 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 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Publica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1164 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |