2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Siena and 2003 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Siena (69 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Fiat Siena (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Siena | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Siena | Arosa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |