2004 Seat Altea vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Altea | 146 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1370 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 64.9 mm |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |