2004 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Peugeot 4007
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 4007 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 4007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 4007 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 4007 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea.
Because 2007 Peugeot 4007 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, 2007 Peugeot 4007 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, 2007 Peugeot 4007 (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 4007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 2007 Peugeot 4007 | |
| Make | Seat | Peugeot |
| Model | Altea | 4007 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
