1996 Lancia Zeta vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1996 Lancia Zeta 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Ibiza (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
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 Lancia Zeta (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Zeta | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Zeta | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
