1994 Rover 200 vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 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 | 128 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 |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
