2003 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Optra
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Optra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Optra (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Toledo weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Optra.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Optra (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Toledo | 2012 Chevrolet Optra | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Toledo | Optra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
