1998 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz A and 1998 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 436 kg more than 1998 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | A | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
