2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 476 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Patrol | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
