2007 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2002 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 330 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
