1993 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 54 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.

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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Buick Park Avenue 2006 Seat Alhambra
Make Buick Seat
Model Park Avenue Alhambra
Year Released 1993 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 81.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 90.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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