2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,241 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Panda weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda 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, 2007 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2170 mm |
