1998 Mazda 323 vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1998 Mazda 323 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 323. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Seat Toledo (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 323. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda 323 | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 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 | 1085 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
