2003 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 20 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 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Altea | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
