1999 Seat Toledo vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo. 1997 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Toledo | Joice |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
