1995 Lada Samara vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1995 Lada Samara and 1995 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Samara weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Samara | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2170 mm |
