2001 Rover 45 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 239 kg more than 2001 Rover 45. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 45 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
