2000 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 75 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2006 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 75 | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 75 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
