2000 Nissan Stagea 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 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea 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 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Stagea | Altea |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
