1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 315 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Sierra | Altea |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
