1997 Peugeot 406 vs. 1997 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 406 and 1997 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 406 | 1997 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 406 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
