1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1988 Seat Marbella and 1988 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 480 (108 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 480 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Volvo 480 (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Marbella | 480 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
