1996 Seat Ibiza vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1996 Seat Ibiza and 1996 Toyota Carina 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 68 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 100 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Ibiza | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
