1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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