2009 Seat Altea vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 354 kg more than 1976 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Altea | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
