1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1989 Mazda 323 and 1989 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (110 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Mazda 323 (126 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 323 | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
