1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 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 1981 Toyota Corona 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 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
