1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Seat Ibiza. 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, 1996 Audi A3 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
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1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A3 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |