2007 Seat Altea vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 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 87 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Seat | Simca |
Model | Altea | 1301 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |