1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForFour weights approximately 70 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.
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, 1997 Seat Arosa (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Arosa | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | Arosa | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
