2001 Renault Avantime vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2001 Renault Avantime and 2001 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Seat Toledo. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 314 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Avantime | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Avantime | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2327 cc |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
