2002 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 45 | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 45 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
