2007 Seat Altea vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 334 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Altea | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
