1999 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 84 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
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, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Nubira | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
