2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Silverado | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |