1999 Rover 800 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 800 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 800 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Rover 800 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 800 | Altea |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |