1999 Seat Alhambra vs. 1999 Acura EL

To start off, both 1999 Seat Alhambra and 1999 Acura EL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 671 kg more than 1999 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura EL.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Seat Alhambra 1999 Acura EL
Make Seat Acura
Model Alhambra EL
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1079 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4478 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1704 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1394 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2619 mm


 

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