1984 Innocenti 990 vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 241 kg more than 1984 Innocenti 990.
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, 2005 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Innocenti 990 | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Innocenti | Seat |
| Model | 990 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2330 mm |
