2007 BMW 650 vs. 2000 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
Because 2007 BMW 650 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 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2000 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 650 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
