2003 Lancia Thesis vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 336 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. 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, 2003 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Thesis | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Thesis | Toledo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |