1997 Seat Arosa vs. 1997 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1997 Seat Arosa and 1997 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru SVX weights approximately 725 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 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Seat Arosa | 1997 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Arosa | SVX |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2620 mm |