1993 Seat Marbella vs. 1966 Volvo 144

To start off, 1993 Seat Marbella is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Volvo 144 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 1966 Volvo 144. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.

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