1996 Mini MK VII vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1996 Mini MK VII 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VII. (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VII. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VII. (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mini MK VII | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | MK VII | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6130 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2480 mm |
