1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1062 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Altea |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2382 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
