1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1996 Seat Marbella is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 454 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Seat |
| Model | Guara | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |
