1999 Seat Alhambra vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Toyota Sienna. 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 2004 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Seat Alhambra | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Alhambra | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |