2004 Honda Life vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 866 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
