2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Seat Alhambra
Make Chevrolet Seat
Model Silverado Alhambra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5359 cc 1894 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 70 L


 

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