2005 Daewoo Espero vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Espero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Espero would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Espero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Espero.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Espero. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Espero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Espero | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Espero | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
