2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 630 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 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Vectra | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
