1992 Seat Marbella vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1992 Seat Marbella is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Publica weights approximately 75 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Seat Marbella | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Publica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
