1992 Rover 216 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 216. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 216 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Rover 216. (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 216. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Rover 216. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 216. (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 216. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1992 Rover 216 has manual transmission. 1992 Rover 216 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Rover 216 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 216 | Altea |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |