2008 Acura RL vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 1 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RL weights approximately 129 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 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2007 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RL. 2008 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Acura | Seat |
Model | RL | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |