2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1967 Simca 1100
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1100 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Simca 1100.
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, 1967 Simca 1100 (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 1967 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Arosa | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
