1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 240 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Toledo | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
