2008 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | Altea | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
