1996 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1024 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza. 2010 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Ibiza | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Ibiza | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2774 mm |
