1988 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2012 Renault Trafic is newer by 24 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Trafic 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, 2012 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Marbella | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3100 mm |
