1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2007 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda City | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | City | Toledo |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |