1988 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 345 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Legend | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
