1989 Seat Marbella vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 721 kg more than 1989 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Seat Marbella | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Marbella | Altea |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
