1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 20 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 586 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 1561 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 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports 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. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Seat | Bentley |
| Model | Marbella | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2746 mm |
