2010 Honda Element vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2010 Honda Element 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Honda Element.
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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Element | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
