2005 Seat Altea vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1197 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 2013 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Seat | GMC |
| Model | Altea | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
