2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Jimny 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 32 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 631 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. 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 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Alhambra | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2260 mm |
