2005 Kia Picanto 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 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto. 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, 2006 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Picanto | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Picanto | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
