2006 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Rover 45 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 45. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 45 | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 45 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
