2008 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2013 Nissan Z 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 Nissan Z. 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 Nissan Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Altea | Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4405 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |