1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1997 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1997 Seat Marbella is newer by 9 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella.
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, 1997 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1997 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Marbella | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |
