1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 1998 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 368 kg more than 1998 Seat Toledo. 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, 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Toledo. (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
