1997 Seat Marbella vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 827 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Seat Marbella | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Marbella | Legacy |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1505 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |