1993 Seat Marbella vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Seat Marbella is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 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 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Seat Marbella | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Marbella | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |