2000 Nissan Almera vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 46 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Almera. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Almera | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Almera | Altea |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |