1988 Citroen BX vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 772 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. 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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
