1993 Seat Marbella vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Arosa weights approximately 180 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Seat Marbella | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Marbella | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2330 mm |
