1996 Fiat Multipla vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Multipla and 1996 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Multipla (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 630 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Fiat Multipla (144 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Multipla | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Multipla | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2170 mm |
