1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 905 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 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Seat | Xedos |
| Model | Marbella | 9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
