2003 Honda City vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | City | Toledo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |