1993 Seat Marbella vs. 1993 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 1993 Seat Marbella and 1993 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 935 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 1993 Toyota Previa 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 1993 Toyota Previa. 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Seat Marbella 1993 Toyota Previa
Make Seat Toyota
Model Marbella Previa
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 903 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 60 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2530 mm


 

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