1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1998 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1998 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Pontiac Rageous is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Pontiac Rageous. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Toledo. (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Rageous | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Rageous | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
