2007 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2004 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | Seat | Tata |
Model | Altea | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |