2008 Seat Altea vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 315 kg more than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Because 1946 Triumph Roadster 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 1946 Triumph Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1946 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1946 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Seat | Triumph |
Model | Altea | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 1946 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |