1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 187 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Stagea | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Stagea | Toledo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |