2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (127 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 Seat Alhambra.

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, 2002 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Citroen C8 2002 Seat Alhambra
Make Citroen Seat
Model C8 Alhambra
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2175 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1723 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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