1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1993 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1993 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 530 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 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1993 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marbella | Passat |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
