1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1995 Seat Marbella is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Marbella weights approximately 86 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. 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, 1995 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
