2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2012 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Stilo | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
