1993 Rover 100 vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
