1997 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 554 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Civic | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |