2004 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Seat Altea and 2004 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 80 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 Vauxhall Vectra (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2004 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | Altea | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |