2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | Town & Country | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
