1999 Acura TL vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Acura TL.
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, 1999 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura TL | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Acura | Seat |
| Model | TL | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
