1996 Mazda 626 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 626 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
