1993 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 19 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 566 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Seat Marbella | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Marbella | Insight |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2550 mm |
