1983 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Buick Electra 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra, 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Electra | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |