2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 581 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
