2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 87 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Acura | Seat |
Model | TL | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |