2001 Seat Alhambra vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Seat Alhambra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 108 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Because 1988 Toyota Supra 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 1988 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Alhambra | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Alhambra | Supra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |