2006 Seat Ibiza vs. 1996 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,420 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 456 kg more than 1996 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (155 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Ibiza | 1996 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Ibiza | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1420 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |
