1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 620 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Carina | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
