1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1999 Mazda Demio 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. 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 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Demio | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
