1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1982 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1990 Seat Marbella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Subaru Rex (36 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Subaru Rex should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Seat Marbella weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Subaru Rex.
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, 1990 Seat Marbella (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Rex. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1982 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Marbella | Rex |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2260 mm |
