2008 Seat Altea vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,317 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (251 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. 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, 1995 Volvo 850 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Altea | 850 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
