2005 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Altima and 2005 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Altima weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Altima | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1361 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 34 L |
