1991 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1991 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1991 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 118 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 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Seat Marbella | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Marbella | 118 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
