2000 Seat Arosa vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Seat Arosa. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Arosa weights approximately 88 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Arosa | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Arosa | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1201 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
