2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2003 Holden Statesman and 2003 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Statesman (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Statesman weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2003 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Holden Statesman | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Statesman | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |