1990 Seat Marbella vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 140 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 1998 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marbella | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
