2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Kalos 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 12 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 314 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Kalos | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
