2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 29 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Toledo | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
