2003 Seat Arosa vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 10 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, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Arosa | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arosa | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
