2002 Seat Alhambra vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2002 Seat Alhambra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 918 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2002 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Alhambra | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
