1985 Renault 25 vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
