1959 Morris Minor vs. 1997 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1997 Seat Marbella is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1959 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1997 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Minor | Marbella |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 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 |