2004 Seat Altea vs. 2001 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. 2001 Daihatsu YRV has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 2001 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Seat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Altea | YRV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
