1998 Seat Marbella vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 15 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Quest (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1359 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Marbella | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | Marbella | Quest |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3000 mm |
