2008 Seat Altea vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 800 kg more than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
