2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Celica. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Celica weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
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 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Celica. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
