2008 Seat Altea vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |