1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
