2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1165 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.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Arosa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2740 mm |
