1978 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,272 cc, 1978 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 151 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 997 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2330 mm |
