2003 Seat Arosa vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,166 cc, 1977 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Arosa weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Arosa | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Publica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |
