1996 Opel Corsa vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Corsa (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Arosa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa.
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, 1996 Opel Corsa (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Corsa 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:
| 1996 Opel Corsa | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Corsa | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
