2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2003 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2003 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |