2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Seat Ibiza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 77 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
