2007 Seat Altea vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Skoda L 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 94 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 Skoda L. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1981 Skoda L | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Altea | L |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
