1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Sidewinder and 1997 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 583 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 162 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 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Sidewinder | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2330 mm |
