1979 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1989 Seat Marbella is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 216 kg more than 1989 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2170 mm |
