2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Punto (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto.
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, 2004 Fiat Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 34 L |
