2003 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 2012 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | Altea | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
