2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |