1996 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Sonata and 1996 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. (94 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo.
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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. (160 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Sonata | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
