2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin V12 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Aston Martin V12 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 2004 Aston Martin V12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea. 2004 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | V12 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |