2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2003 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2003 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 207 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
