2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 112 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Seat Alhambra 2010 Honda Accord
Make Seat Honda
Model Alhambra Accord
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1724 kg 1612 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4935 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L