1994 Renault Express vs. 2010 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2010 Seat Ibiza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Ibiza (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 836 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. 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 (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault Express | 2010 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Express | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
