1996 Seat Marbella vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1996 Seat Marbella is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 901 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Marbella | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Seat | Suzuki |
Model | Marbella | Jimny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 901 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2040 mm |