1989 Seat Marbella vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 771 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Seat Marbella | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2710 mm |
