1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 716 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma. 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Prisma | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Prisma | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
