2008 Seat Altea vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru DL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru DL 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 525 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL.
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 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1979 Subaru DL | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | DL |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |