2003 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Proton Gen-2
To start off, 2012 Proton Gen-2 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2012 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Seat | Proton |
| Model | Altea | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
