1984 Seat Ibiza vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (44 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1486 kg more than 1984 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ibiza. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1984 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1984 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Seat Ibiza | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ibiza | Touareg |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 91.4 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 826 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |