2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 682 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 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Defender | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |