1990 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 22 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Because 2012 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Seat Marbella | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Marbella | 530 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2968 mm |
