2001 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 169 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Ibiza. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Insight | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
