2004 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Proton Savvy
To start off, 2012 Proton Savvy 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Proton Savvy. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Savvy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2012 Proton Savvy | |
Make | Seat | Proton |
Model | Altea | Savvy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |