2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2004 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1229 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |