2007 Seat Altea vs. 1998 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Seat Alhambra would be higher. Both 2007 Seat Altea and 1998 Seat Alhambra are equipped with a 1,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Seat Alhambra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.

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 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Alhambra. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1998 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 1998 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Seat Altea 1998 Seat Alhambra
Make Seat Seat
Model Altea Alhambra
Year Released 2007 1998
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 1775 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2830 mm


 

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