2001 Seat Alhambra vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 11 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
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 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Alhambra | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | Alhambra | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2737 mm |
