1987 Seat Marbella vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph GT6 (105 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 180 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Seat Marbella | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | Marbella | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |
