2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Viper 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 2006 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Viper | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
