1987 Seat Marbella vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 210 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, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Seat Marbella | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marbella | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
