2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Seat | Buick |
| Model | Alhambra | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
