1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Coupe | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Coupe | Altea |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |