2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1997 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1997 Seat Ibiza (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1997 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Seicento | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
