2007 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2007 BMW 650 and 2007 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 16 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, 2007 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 650 2007 Seat Alhambra
Make BMW Seat
Model 650 Alhambra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4797 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.4 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1656 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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