2004 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Opel Astra 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 6 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.
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 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Astra | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Astra | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
