1996 Rover 400 vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 400 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea.
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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 400. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 400 | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 400 | Altea |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |