1988 Seat Marbella vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 764 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Marbella | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2741 mm |
