2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |