2003 Kia Visto vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Visto would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 924 kg more than 2003 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Visto | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Visto | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
