2004 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Rover 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Rover 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Rover 75 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 75 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |