2002 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Durango weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Durango 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, 2002 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Durango | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Durango | Altea |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
