1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 10 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 705 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (281 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Arosa | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Arosa | S80 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
