2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Stilo | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
