1997 Seat Ibiza vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Seat Ibiza and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 396 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 Volkswagen Golf (195 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Seat Ibiza | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ibiza | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |