2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 626 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2007 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |