1955 Morris Minor vs. 1988 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1988 Seat Marbella is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 82 kg more than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Because 1955 Morris Minor 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 1955 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1988 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Minor | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2170 mm |
