2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Because 1957 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
