2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Discovery | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1896 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |