2008 Seat Altea vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
