1996 Peugeot 106 vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 106 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 106 (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 15 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 Peugeot 106 (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 106 | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 106 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
