1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1988 Seat Marbella is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Marbella | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1940 mm |
