2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 Seat Alhambra. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
