2008 Seat Altea vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 Seat 124. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
