1988 Seat Marbella vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1988 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1110 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 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Seat Marbella | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Marbella | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
