2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2007 Smart Brabus

To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Arosa and 2007 Smart Brabus are equipped with a 999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart Brabus (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart Brabus should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa.

Because 2007 Smart Brabus 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 2007 Smart Brabus. 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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Arosa 2007 Smart Brabus
Make Seat Smart
Model Arosa Brabus
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 999 cc 999 cc
Horse Power 49 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 86 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 151 km/hour 155 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3560 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2510 mm