1952 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1987 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1987 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | 40 | Marbella |
Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2170 mm |