1995 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1995 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 1070 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.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Seat Marbella | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Marbella | S5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2751 mm |
