1999 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Xterra | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
