1998 Seat Marbella vs. 1998 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1998 Seat Marbella and 1998 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Alhambra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 1091 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 Seat Alhambra (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Seat Marbella | 1998 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Marbella | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |