1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1997 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 145 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2170 mm |
