2001 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2001 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz A and 2001 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Arosa (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Arosa weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (131 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz A | 2001 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | A | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
