2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | Alhambra | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
