1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1989 Seat Marbella is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 461 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Santana | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Santana | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |
