1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1990 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera 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 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1990 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2170 mm |
