1993 Mercury Capri vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Capri would be higher. Both 1993 Mercury Capri and 2007 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 234 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Capri | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Capri | Altea |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
