1998 Seat Marbella vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios

To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 12 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Terios (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella.

Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2010 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2010 Daihatsu Terios (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Seat Marbella 2010 Daihatsu Terios
Make Seat Daihatsu
Model Marbella Terios
Year Released 1998 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 903 cc 1494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 60 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2590 mm


 

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