1986 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Seat Marbella

To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.

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