1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (190 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 326 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. 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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Prelude | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2258 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 214 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |