1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 544 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Concerto | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
