1988 Renault 25 vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (124 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 205 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 25 | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
