1997 Buick Century vs. 1997 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1997 Buick Century and 1997 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1997 Seat Alhambra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.
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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Alhambra. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 1997 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Century | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |