1995 Seat Ibiza vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1995 Seat Ibiza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Seat Ibiza. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Ibiza. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Seat Ibiza | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ibiza | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1043 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
