2008 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 659 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.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Altea | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 129 L |
