2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 287 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2011 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |