2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Impala (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra. 2006 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Impala | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
