1999 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 439 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Laguna. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
