1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1993 Honda Integra
To start off, 1993 Honda Integra is newer by 5 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Integra weights approximately 450 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, 1993 Honda Integra (171 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella. 1993 Honda Integra has automatic transmission and 1988 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1988 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Honda Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1993 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Marbella | Integra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |
