1998 Seat Marbella vs. 1975 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1998 Seat Marbella is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1975 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Marbella weights approximately 204 kg more than 1975 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Marbella | 1975 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Marbella | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2020 mm |
