1999 Lada Samara II vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1999 Lada Samara II and 1999 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 Lada Samara II. 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Samara II | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Samara II | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
