1997 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Avella | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2330 mm |
