2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Ibiza (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1996 Seat Ibiza (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |