2005 Mazda Carol vs. 2002 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Arosa weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 2002 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Carol | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |
