2004 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 8 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 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 449 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2012 Daewoo Matiz | |
Make | Seat | Daewoo |
Model | Altea | Matiz |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |