1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1995 Seat Marbella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 520 kg more than 1995 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Nissan Silvia 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 1987 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Silvia | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Silvia | Marbella |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |