2001 Seat Arosa vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2001 Seat Arosa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 323 kg more than 2001 Seat Arosa. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Arosa. (236 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Arosa. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Arosa | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Arosa | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4935 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2799 mm |
