1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Corvette | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
