2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 1967 Toyota Corolla. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
