1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo.
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 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | V50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
