2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Seat Altea

To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 17 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.

Because 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 2005 Seat Altea
Make Chevrolet Seat
Model Camaro Altea
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3390 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1413 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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