2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Ibiza (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
Because 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Ibiza | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
