2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (215 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Spider | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |