1996 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1628 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ibiza | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
