1993 Seat Ibiza vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Seat Ibiza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Because 1971 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Seat Ibiza (145 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Seat Ibiza | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
