2004 Seat Altea vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |