1965 Renault Dauphine 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 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Seat Marbella weights approximately 48 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault Dauphine | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Dauphine | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |
