2006 Seat Ibiza vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 96 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2006 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Ibiza | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
