2001 Mini One 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 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mini One would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Mini One. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mini One | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | One | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
