1998 Nissan President vs. 1999 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1999 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1999 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 954 kg more than 1999 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Ibiza. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 1999 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | President | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |