1974 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | Touring | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
