1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 659 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Scorpio | Arosa |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |