1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1991 Seat Marbella

To start off, 1991 Seat Marbella is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1991 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Mazda 626 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 1978 Mazda 626. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Marbella.

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