2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2001 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2001 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 6 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
