1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Innocenti Mille. 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Innocenti | Seat |
| Model | Mille | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
