1994 Nissan President vs. 1997 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1997 Seat Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1997 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 840 kg more than 1997 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo, 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Toledo. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan President | 1997 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | President | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2480 mm |
