2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Alhambra | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Alhambra | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |