2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Seat Ibiza and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Ibiza. 2008 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Ibiza 2008 Porsche 911
Make Seat Porsche
Model Ibiza 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1598 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.6 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.9 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1069 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 67 L


 

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