2007 Seat Altea vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 615 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Smart ForTwo 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 2002 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Seat | Smart |
Model | Altea | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 22 L |