1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 1996 Xedos 6 is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Xedos 6 weights approximately 460 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, 1996 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Seat | Xedos |
| Model | Marbella | 6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |
