1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1025 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 2000 Toyota Sienna 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. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |
