1988 Seat Marbella vs. 2006 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2006 Holden Cruze is newer by 18 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Cruze (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Holden Cruze weights approximately 305 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.
Because 2006 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Holden Cruze (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 2006 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | Marbella | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |
