1996 Seat Marbella vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, 2003 Volvo V70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 982 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.
Because 2003 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 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, 2003 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Marbella | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Marbella | V70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2770 mm |
