2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 236 kg more than 1980 Buick Century.
Because 1980 Buick Century 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 1980 Buick Century. 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 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Seat | Buick |
| Model | Alhambra | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
