2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 610 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Ibiza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
