2000 Honda Life vs. 1998 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 2 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, 1998 Seat Ibiza (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life 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, 2000 Honda Life 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1998 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
