1997 Seat Marbella vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella.
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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella. 2007 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Marbella | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3040 mm |
