2008 Seat Altea vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse 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 585 kg more than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Because 1963 Triumph Vitesse 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 1963 Triumph Vitesse. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Seat | Triumph |
Model | Altea | Vitesse |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |