1996 Seat Marbella vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky is newer by 9 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sparky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sparky (86 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sparky weights approximately 390 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 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2005 Toyota Sparky (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Sparky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Marbella | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Sparky |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
