1998 Seat Ibiza vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Seat Ibiza. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Z weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z 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, 1998 Seat Ibiza (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z. 2002 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1998 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1998 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Ibiza | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Ibiza | Z |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
