2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Patrol | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2170 mm |
