2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Lumina | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
