2005 Seat Altea vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 746 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
