2007 Opel Vectra vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2007 Opel Vectra 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 186 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vectra | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Vectra | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
