1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1994 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 475 kg more than 1994 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1994 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Mira | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
