2007 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2007 BMW 323 and 2007 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2007 BMW 323 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 323. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
