2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 227 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2640 mm |
