1998 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Seat Toledo

To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 505 kg more than 1999 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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Legend 1999 Seat Toledo
Make Honda Seat
Model Legend Toledo
Year Released 1998 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2520 mm


 

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