1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 605 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | Marbella | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2540 mm |
