1992 Mercury Capri vs. 1992 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1992 Mercury Capri and 1992 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Capri weights approximately 400 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mercury Capri (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercury Capri | 1992 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Capri | Marbella |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |