1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 14 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 1148 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 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Arosa | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Arosa | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
