1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 1092 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Marbella | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| 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 | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
