1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1998 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1998 Subaru Vivio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Vivio (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Seat Marbella weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Subaru Vivio.
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 1998 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1998 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Marbella | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2320 mm |
