1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1999 Mazda B2500 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra. 1999 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mazda B2500 | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | B2500 | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |