1998 Seat Marbella vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 571 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.
Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Marbella | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2800 mm |
