1988 Seat Marbella vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1626 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3700 mm |
