1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick LeSabre | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
