1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1813 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 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Seat Arosa | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Seat | Land Rover |
Model | Arosa | Freelander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |