1996 Peugeot 406 vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 406 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 Seat Ibiza (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 406. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 140 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 Seat Ibiza (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 406 | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 406 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
