1993 Seat Marbella vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1993 Seat Marbella is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Seat Marbella | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | Marbella | 311 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
