1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 88 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Prelude | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
