2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Seat Arosa and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (160 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 546 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 Volvo S60 (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Arosa | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Arosa | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |