1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1995 Seat Marbella is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Marbella weights approximately 134 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Fiat 500 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 1964 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2170 mm |
