1995 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 341 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.
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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Prelude | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Prelude | Arosa |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |