2004 Seat Arosa vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 64 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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 Seat Arosa (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
