1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,361 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru Leone (68 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Subaru Leone weights approximately 80 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.
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, 1971 Subaru Leone (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 1971 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1990 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1990 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Marbella | Leone |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
