2008 Seat Altea vs. 1979 Simca 1100
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 604 kg more than 1979 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1979 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Altea | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
