1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1998 Seat Marbella is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 38 kg more than 1998 Seat Marbella.
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, 1998 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Visa | Marbella |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2170 mm |