1993 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi R8 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1993 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (77 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Ibiza.
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1993 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Audi R8 | |
Make | Seat | Audi |
Model | Ibiza | R8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1043 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1252 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2649 mm |