1996 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Seat Alhambra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Alhambra | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Alhambra | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
