2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 24 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea 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 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Stagea | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
