1992 Seat Marbella vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 15 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 640 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, 2007 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Seat Marbella | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Marbella | Altea |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2590 mm |
