1997 Seat Marbella vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 15 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Marbella | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Marbella | Indica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
