2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Alhambra | Previa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
