1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 440 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 146 | Altea |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |