1987 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 176 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Electra | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2850 mm |
