1995 Rover 214 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 214. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 214 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 214 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 214 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 288 kg more than 1995 Rover 214.
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, 2004 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Rover 214 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 214 | Altea |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |