1993 Seat Marbella vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1993 Seat Marbella is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 685 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 1974 Holden Belmont 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 1974 Holden Belmont. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1993 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1993 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Seat Marbella | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | Marbella | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
