1991 Rover 100 vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 145 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
