1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 730 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 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 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 V50 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Arosa | V50 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |