2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 722 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2012 Lotus Elise 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 2012 Lotus Elise. 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Alhambra | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Seat | Lotus |
| Model | Alhambra | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
