1987 Seat Marbella vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 610 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1987 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1987 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Seat Marbella | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
Model | Marbella | Beretta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |