2004 Nissan Maxima vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Maxima and 2004 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 695 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2004 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Maxima | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Maxima | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |
