2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Atos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Arosa (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 84 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 2008 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | Arosa | Atos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |
