1988 Seat Marbella vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 1004 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella. 2009 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1988 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1988 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2780 mm |
