2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 407 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 121 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.
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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (205 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2003 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2003 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2003 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Peugeot 407 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 407 | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |