2004 Seat Altea vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |