1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Volvo 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Marbella | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
