2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Alhambra 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Seat Chevrolet
Model Alhambra Corvette
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 7000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 505 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1666 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1237 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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