1996 Honda S-MX vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda S-MX | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S-MX | Altea |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |