1999 Renault Spider vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 196 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 1999 Renault Spider 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 1999 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea. 2009 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Spider | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
