1996 Seat Marbella vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 8 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 275 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Marbella | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Marbella | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2330 mm |
