2004 Honda City vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 784 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | City | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |