2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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 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 66 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 618 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Alhambra | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
