1979 Seat 133 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 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 would be higher. Both 1979 Seat 133 and 1989 Seat Marbella are equipped with a 843 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Seat Marbella (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 133 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Because 1979 Seat 133 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 1979 Seat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Seat Marbella (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 133 | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 133 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |
