1996 Mazda MPV vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 330 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
Because 1996 Mazda MPV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda MPV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | MPV | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
