2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Drifter | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |