1992 Seat Marbella vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 535 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 Volkswagen Golf (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Seat Marbella | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marbella | Golf |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2590 mm |
