1996 Seat Alhambra vs. 1996 Xedos 6

To start off, both 1996 Seat Alhambra and 1996 Xedos 6 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Alhambra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 635 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1996 Seat Alhambra (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Seat Alhambra 1996 Xedos 6
Make Seat Xedos
Model Alhambra 6
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1775 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2620 mm


 

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