1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Because 1960 Austin A 55 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 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2000 Seat Ibiza (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 55 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
