1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 17 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Marbella | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2860 mm |
