2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Mazda AZ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda AZ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda AZ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda AZ | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | AZ | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
