2004 Lancia Phedra vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. 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 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2004 Lancia Phedra has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lancia Phedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lancia Phedra | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Phedra | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |