2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 583 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Five Hundred | Arosa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |