2007 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 42 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Altea | Altima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |