2002 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 612 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Insight | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |