2009 Acura TL vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura TL | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Acura | Seat |
Model | TL | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |