2007 Seat Altea vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 9 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 731 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.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1998 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1998 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2170 mm |
