2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 381 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (235 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
