2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 597 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
