2000 Seat Alhambra vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2000 Seat Alhambra and 2000 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Alhambra | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Alhambra | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
