1989 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa.
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 (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
