2005 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
| Make | Seat | Ferrari |
| Model | Altea | 599 GTB Fiorano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 105 L |
