2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 911 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
