2004 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 135 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |