1989 Nissan Santana vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2010 Seat Ibiza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. Both 1989 Nissan Santana and 2010 Seat Ibiza are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 103 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Seat Ibiza (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 2010 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Santana | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |