2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 214 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 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe. 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 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Maserati Coupe 2008 Seat Alhambra
Make Maserati Seat
Model Coupe Alhambra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.8 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 285 km/hour 164 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.2 seconds 17.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1666 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.3 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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