2005 Seat Altea vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
