2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 515 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
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 (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Alhambra | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
