1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca 1000 weights approximately 50 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Marbella | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2230 mm |
