1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Silvia | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Silvia | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
