1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 685 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Range Rover | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
