2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 627 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Spark | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |