1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1988 Seat Marbella is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 425 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 1982 Nissan Leopard 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 1982 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1988 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1988 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Seat Marbella | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Marbella | Leopard |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2630 mm |