1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Seat Marbella (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Because 1968 Fiat 600 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 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1990 Seat Marbella (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 600 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
