2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 22 more horse power than 2006 Seat Ibiza. (158 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 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 2006 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, 2006 Seat Ibiza (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Defender | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
