2003 Seat Altea vs. 1998 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Skoda Felicia. 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 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 1998 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Altea | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
