2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 588 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 SSR. 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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | SSR | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
