1993 Renault Safrane vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 286 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Safrane | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
