2000 Honda Life vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 2 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 106 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 2000 Honda Life 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, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1998 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2170 mm |
