1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 1993 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1993 Seat Marbella is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 760 kg more than 1993 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Rover Vitesse 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 1984 Rover Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover Vitesse | 1993 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | Vitesse | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2170 mm |
