2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 711 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. 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 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Alhambra | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Alhambra | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |