1996 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 16 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1798 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 2012 GMC Canyon 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, 2012 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Marbella | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Seat | GMC |
Model | Marbella | Canyon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 901 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |