1996 Seat Ibiza vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Seat Ibiza is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Ibiza | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
