2001 Honda Fit vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 204 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2011 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Fit | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
