2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Lancia Thesis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 353 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo.
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, 2002 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Thesis | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Thesis | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2450 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
