2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Ibiza (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 458 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Seat Ibiza (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
