1987 Seat Marbella vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 23 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 940 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.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Seat Marbella | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Marbella | Lancer |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2649 mm |