2012 Seat Ibiza vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Seat Ibiza and 2012 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 232 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Seat Ibiza | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Ibiza | Cube |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1069 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |