2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Accent | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |