1992 Seat Marbella vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 345 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Seat Marbella | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Marbella | 440 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
