2003 Seat Arosa vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Arosa weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Arosa | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arosa | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
