2007 Seat Altea vs. 1978 Simca 1307
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 1307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 1307 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1307. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 406 kg more than 1978 Simca 1307. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1307. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1978 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Altea | 1307 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
