2009 Seat Ibiza vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 13 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Ibiza | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Ibiza | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
