1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 971 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (235 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Discovery | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
