1995 Nissan Rasheen 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 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 286 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Rasheen | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Rasheen | Altea |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
