1994 Seat Marbella vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1994 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1994 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Marbella. 2011 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1994 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1994 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Seat Marbella | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Marbella | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3000 mm |
