2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | YRV | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |