1993 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 540 kg more than 1988 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, 1993 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1988 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
