2006 Lancia Musa vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Lancia Musa. 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, 2006 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Musa | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Musa | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |