2001 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 162 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. 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 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Toledo | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Seat | Mini |
| Model | Toledo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
