1987 Lada Samara vs. 1987 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1987 Lada Samara and 1987 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Samara (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 245 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Lada Samara (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1987 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Samara | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2170 mm |
