1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 7 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 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Seat Marbella | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Marbella | 33 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2480 mm |