2008 Seat Altea vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |