2001 Seat Alhambra vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 387 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Alhambra | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Alhambra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1798 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 | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
