2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford S-Max (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | S-Max | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |