2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2004 Acura TL
To start off, both 2004 Seat Toledo and 2004 Acura TL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 158 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 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo. 2004 Acura TL 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. 2004 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2004 Acura TL | |
| Make | Seat | Acura |
| Model | Toledo | TL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
