1992 Seat Marbella vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 719 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1992 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1992 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Seat Marbella | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Marbella | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2680 mm |
