1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1984 Seat Ibiza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ibiza (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Seat Ibiza (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1984 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
