2005 Seat Arosa vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 145 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, 1982 Volvo 360 (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Arosa | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
