2004 Seat Arosa vs. 1984 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Astra (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Astra.
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, 1984 Vauxhall Astra (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Arosa | 1984 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | Arosa | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |