2008 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Visto would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Kia Visto. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto. 2004 Kia Visto has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Visto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2004 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Altea | Visto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
