1999 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Sunfire | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
