2000 Honda Z vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Z weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Z | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 34 L |
