1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Vento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Vento weights approximately 380 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, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (126 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Vento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marbella | Vento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |
