2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1990 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 17 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1990 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1990 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1006 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.
Because 2007 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Seat Marbella. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1990 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1990 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1990 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | GranSport | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |
