2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 706 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
