1999 Honda Insight vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 2 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, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Arosa weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight.
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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Insight 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:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Insight | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
