2004 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 454 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |