2003 Seat Alhambra vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Alhambra would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Alhambra | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
