2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2008 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 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. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat 500 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Fiat 500 (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa. 2008 Fiat 500 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. 2008 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2008 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Seat | Fiat |
Model | Arosa | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |