1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1996 Seat Marbella is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Quintet | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Quintet | Marbella |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2170 mm |