2003 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2003 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2003 Saab 03-Sep 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Saab 03-Sep | 2003 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 03-Sep | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
