2008 Seat Altea vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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 Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |