2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2001 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Chairman | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Chairman | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
