2000 Lada Tarzan vs. 2008 Seat Altea

To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Tarzan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Tarzan would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Tarzan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 401 kg more than 2000 Lada Tarzan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan 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, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (117 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Tarzan. 2000 Lada Tarzan has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Tarzan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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