2008 Seat Altea vs. 1994 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 750 kg more than 1994 Seat Marbella.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1994 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Marbella |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2170 mm |