1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 9 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. Both 1999 Seat Toledo and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 201 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, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
