2001 Seat Alhambra vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Alhambra. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Alhambra | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Alhambra | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 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 Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |